Some people believe that - pardon my language - in order to be good Catholics, we should be like rabbits. No.

If we see someone who needs help, do we stop? There is so much suffering and poverty, and a great need for good Samaritans.

I want to see the church get closer to the people. I want to get rid of clericalism, the mundane, this closing ourselves off within ourselves, in our parishes, schools or structures. Because these need to get out!

It's not a problem that we're sinners; it's a problem that we aren't ashamed of our sin and don't seek forgiveness.

I sincerely hope I can contribute to the progress there has been in relations between Jews and Catholics since the Second Vatican Council in a spirit of renewed collaboration.

A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.

Being a Christian means renouncing ourselves, taking up the cross and carrying it with Jesus. There is no other way.